Korea’s Challenges and Opportunities in 2011
It is undeniable that Korea successfully overcame the global financial crisis faster than any other country in the world. Last year, the Financial Times complimented…
Korea and the World Economy
The most important single variable for any trade-dependent country like Korea is robust and sustainable growth for the world economy. Korea takes a sharp hit…
Reviving the Korean Armistice: Building Future Peace on Historical Precedents
Despite the critical function of the armistice, very little political attention has been paid to the agreement, with few bureaucrats, policymakers, and Korea experts sufficiently…
A New Nuclear Issue on the Korean Peninsula: The Rise of Korea’s Nuclear Power Industry
In the past few months, Korea’s profile as a peaceful nuclear power has risen with the announcement of a deal for its first ever export…
The Cheonan: A National Funeral but Matter Still Not Resolved
In April 29, with national flags lowered to half-mast across South Korea, a siren blew at 10 a.m. calling for a moment of silence for…
Currency “Reform” in North Korea
Free elections are not part of North Korea’s political fabric, but Kim Jong-Il and his advisors are undoubtedly aware that the regime’s legitimacy will be…
Ribbon Cutting in Kia-ville
From Kia, with Love: Korean Greenfield Investment Revives a Community On Friday, February 26, in a flashy rock concert atmosphere, a much awaited and well…
ROK-India Summit Meeting: South Korea’s “New Asia Initiative” Converges with India’s “Look East Policy”
Beginning of Korea-India Relations, Shrouded in Legend Every year, India traditionally invites a foreign head of state to attend the anniversary of the establishment of…
Korea-EU FTA Represents a Challenge for the United States
Korea is a relative newcomer to the negotiation of bilateral FTAs, concluding its first agreement with Chile only in 2003. Prior to engaging in bilateral…
Who Gained What During the Third Summit between the Two Allies
U.S. President Obama and South Korean President Lee held their third summit meeting on November 19 in Seoul. Thousands of Koreans lined the streets of…